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| Starting Price | $3.00e-5 per prompt token | $1.05e-6 per prompt token |
| Capabilities | 13 decomposed | 13 decomposed |
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GPT-4 processes both text and image inputs through a unified transformer architecture, using vision encoders to embed images into the same token space as text, enabling joint reasoning across modalities. The model performs end-to-end training on interleaved image-text sequences, allowing it to answer questions about images, extract text from screenshots, analyze diagrams, and reason about visual content without separate vision-language alignment layers.
Unique: Unified transformer backbone trained end-to-end on image-text pairs, avoiding separate vision encoder bottlenecks; vision tokens are interleaved with text tokens in the same attention mechanism, enabling true joint reasoning rather than post-hoc fusion
vs alternatives: Outperforms Claude 3 Opus and Gemini 1.5 on visual reasoning benchmarks (MMVP, ChartQA) due to larger training scale and instruction-tuning specifically for vision tasks
GPT-4 implements implicit chain-of-thought reasoning through its training on reasoning-heavy datasets, allowing it to generate intermediate reasoning steps before producing final answers. When prompted to 'think step by step', the model allocates more compute tokens to exploring solution paths, backtracking when needed, and validating intermediate conclusions before committing to outputs. This is achieved through instruction-tuning on datasets where reasoning traces precede answers.
Unique: Trained on reasoning-heavy datasets (math competition problems, scientific papers) with explicit reasoning traces, enabling multi-step decomposition without external scaffolding; reasoning is emergent from training rather than a separate module
vs alternatives: Produces more coherent multi-step reasoning than GPT-3.5 or Claude 2 due to larger model scale (1.76T parameters) and instruction-tuning on reasoning datasets; comparable to Claude 3 Opus but with broader knowledge base
GPT-4 classifies text into sentiment categories (positive, negative, neutral) or custom categories by learning classification patterns through instruction-tuning on labeled examples. The model uses transformer attention to identify sentiment-bearing words, context, and implicit meaning, enabling nuanced classification that handles sarcasm, mixed sentiment, and domain-specific language. Classification can be zero-shot (no examples) or few-shot (with examples), with few-shot improving accuracy.
Unique: Instruction-tuned on classification tasks with diverse domains and custom categories, enabling zero-shot and few-shot classification without fine-tuning; uses attention mechanisms to identify category-relevant features and context
vs alternatives: More flexible than specialized sentiment analysis models (e.g., VADER, TextBlob) because it supports custom categories and handles nuanced language; comparable to Claude 3 Opus but with better performance on technical or domain-specific classification
GPT-4 extracts structured information (entities, relationships, attributes) from unstructured text by learning extraction patterns through instruction-tuning on examples where text is paired with structured outputs (JSON, tables). The model uses transformer attention to identify relevant spans of text, map them to schema fields, and format outputs according to specified schemas. Extraction can be guided by providing a target schema or examples of desired output format.
Unique: Instruction-tuned on extraction tasks with diverse schemas and domains, enabling schema-guided extraction without fine-tuning; uses attention mechanisms to align text spans with schema fields and format outputs as valid JSON
vs alternatives: More flexible than rule-based extraction (regex, templates) because it handles natural language variation; comparable to Claude 3 Opus but with better performance on technical or domain-specific extraction due to broader training data
GPT-4 improves task performance through few-shot learning by conditioning on examples of input-output pairs provided in the prompt. The model uses transformer attention to recognize patterns in the examples and apply them to new inputs, enabling task adaptation without fine-tuning. Few-shot learning is particularly effective for custom tasks, domain-specific language, and non-standard output formats. Performance typically improves with 2-5 examples; diminishing returns occur beyond 10 examples.
Unique: Learns from in-context examples through transformer attention without parameter updates; example patterns are recognized and generalized through attention mechanisms, enabling rapid task adaptation
vs alternatives: Faster than fine-tuning because no retraining required; comparable to Claude 3 Opus in few-shot performance but with better performance on technical tasks due to broader training data; more flexible than fixed-task models
GPT-4 generates code across 50+ programming languages by learning patterns from public code repositories and documentation during pretraining. It uses transformer attention to track variable scope, function signatures, and import dependencies across files, enabling it to generate syntactically correct and semantically coherent code snippets. The model can complete partial functions, generate boilerplate, refactor existing code, and explain code logic through instruction-tuning on code-explanation pairs.
Unique: Trained on diverse code repositories with syntax-aware tokenization (using BPE with code-specific vocabulary), enabling better handling of operators, indentation, and language-specific constructs; instruction-tuned on code-explanation pairs to understand intent from natural language
vs alternatives: Outperforms Copilot on complex multi-step code generation and refactoring due to larger model scale; produces more readable code than Codex (GPT-3.5 base) due to instruction-tuning; comparable to Claude 3 Opus but with broader language coverage
GPT-4 supports structured function calling by accepting a JSON schema of available functions and returning structured JSON objects specifying which function to call and with what arguments. The model learns to map natural language requests to function calls through instruction-tuning on examples where user intents are paired with function invocations. This enables deterministic tool orchestration without parsing natural language outputs, as the model directly outputs structured data conforming to the provided schema.
Unique: Instruction-tuned on function-calling examples where natural language is paired with structured JSON outputs; uses attention mechanisms to align user intent with schema-defined functions, avoiding regex-based parsing of natural language outputs
vs alternatives: More reliable than Claude 3 for function calling due to explicit instruction-tuning on function-calling tasks; supports parallel function calls (multiple tools in one response) unlike earlier GPT-3.5 versions
GPT-4 answers questions across diverse domains (science, history, law, medicine, programming) by leveraging knowledge learned during pretraining on internet text, books, and academic papers up to April 2023. The model uses transformer attention to retrieve relevant knowledge from its parameters and synthesize coherent answers, combining multiple facts and reasoning steps. Knowledge is implicit in weights rather than retrieved from external databases, enabling fast inference without retrieval latency.
Unique: Trained on 1.76 trillion tokens from diverse internet sources, books, and academic papers, enabling broad domain coverage; uses transformer attention to synthesize knowledge across multiple facts without external retrieval, trading latency for knowledge breadth
vs alternatives: Broader domain knowledge than GPT-3.5 or Claude 2 due to larger training scale; comparable to Claude 3 Opus but with more recent training data (April 2023 vs early 2024); faster than RAG-based systems because knowledge is in parameters, not retrieved
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GLM-5.1 executes multi-step coding tasks over extended timeframes without requiring human intervention between steps, using an internal planning mechanism that decomposes complex objectives into sub-tasks and maintains execution state across sequential operations. Unlike minute-level interaction models that require prompting after each step, this capability enables the model to autonomously navigate decision trees, handle errors, and adapt strategy based on intermediate results without context resets.
Unique: Designed specifically for minute+ autonomous execution windows rather than single-turn interactions; maintains internal execution state and decision-making across extended task horizons without requiring external orchestration or re-prompting between steps
vs alternatives: Outperforms GPT-4 and Claude for long-horizon coding tasks because it's architected for continuous autonomous operation rather than stateless request-response cycles
GLM-5.1 generates and refactors code with awareness of the full codebase structure, dependencies, and patterns, using semantic understanding of how changes in one file propagate to others. The model analyzes import graphs, function signatures, and usage patterns across files to ensure generated code maintains consistency and doesn't introduce breaking changes, rather than treating each file in isolation.
Unique: Maintains semantic awareness of codebase structure and cross-file dependencies during generation, enabling it to make coordinated changes across multiple files rather than treating each file independently
vs alternatives: Produces more consistent multi-file refactorings than Copilot or Claude because it reasons about the entire codebase context simultaneously rather than file-by-file
OpenAI: GPT-4 scores higher at 24/100 vs Z.ai: GLM 5.1 at 24/100.
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GLM-5.1 diagnoses errors and bugs by analyzing error messages, stack traces, and code context to identify root causes and suggest fixes. The model correlates error symptoms with likely causes, explains why errors occur, and provides specific debugging steps or code fixes.
Unique: Diagnoses errors by correlating symptoms with root causes using semantic understanding of code and error patterns, providing explanations and fixes rather than just pattern matching
vs alternatives: More effective at diagnosing subtle bugs than search-based solutions because it reasons about code semantics and error causality
GLM-5.1 identifies performance bottlenecks in code and suggests optimizations with specific implementation guidance, analyzing algorithms, data structures, and resource usage to recommend improvements. The model understands performance implications of different approaches and can suggest algorithmic or architectural changes to improve efficiency.
Unique: Suggests optimizations based on algorithmic and architectural analysis rather than just code-level tweaks, understanding performance implications of different approaches
vs alternatives: Provides more meaningful performance guidance than generic LLMs because it understands algorithm complexity and can suggest structural improvements
GLM-5.1 analyzes code for security vulnerabilities including injection attacks, authentication/authorization issues, cryptographic weaknesses, and data exposure risks, providing specific remediation guidance. The model understands common vulnerability patterns and security best practices to identify risks and suggest secure implementations.
Unique: Identifies security vulnerabilities through semantic analysis of code patterns and provides remediation guidance based on security best practices, not just pattern matching against known CVEs
vs alternatives: More effective at finding context-specific security issues than SAST tools because it understands code intent and can suggest secure implementations
GLM-5.1 performs step-by-step reasoning about code behavior by internally simulating or tracing execution paths, allowing it to predict runtime behavior, identify bugs, and explain code logic without requiring actual execution. This capability uses chain-of-thought-like reasoning applied specifically to code semantics, tracking variable state, control flow, and function call sequences to reason about correctness.
Unique: Applies extended reasoning specifically to code semantics and execution paths, enabling it to predict runtime behavior and identify subtle bugs through symbolic execution simulation rather than pattern matching
vs alternatives: More effective at finding subtle logic bugs than GPT-4 because it explicitly traces execution state rather than relying on pattern recognition
GLM-5.1 maintains rich context across multiple conversation turns when working on code, remembering previous edits, design decisions, and constraints without requiring users to re-specify them. The model builds an internal model of the codebase state and user intent that persists across turns, enabling iterative refinement where each turn builds on previous work rather than starting fresh.
Unique: Maintains stateful context across turns specifically optimized for code collaboration, remembering design decisions and codebase state without explicit memory structures
vs alternatives: Provides better iterative code refinement than stateless models because it retains context about previous edits and design intent across turns
GLM-5.1 translates natural language specifications into code that preserves semantic intent, handling ambiguous or underspecified requirements by inferring reasonable implementations based on context and common patterns. The model uses semantic understanding of both natural language and code to bridge the gap between high-level intent and low-level implementation details.
Unique: Translates natural language to code with explicit semantic fidelity checking, inferring reasonable implementations for underspecified requirements rather than producing literal or incomplete code
vs alternatives: Handles ambiguous requirements better than Copilot because it uses semantic reasoning to infer intent rather than pattern matching against training data
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